Treat bedding with baking soda

Man what a difference! Really helps with the smell. What are your guys thoughts I put about a 1/2 cup in a bag with the substrate and shake it up. Is this going to harm my rats saw this technique on the internet somewhere.

It is safe to use.

We have been using baking soda for a couple weeks now and I believe it is making a difference. We put the baking soda on the bottom of the tub and then put bedding on top of it. Our next step is to try vinegar in the water. I have been told this will help with the ammonia smell. Anyone have any info to share on this? Thanks

no need to mix it in the bedding...

lightly coat the bottom of the tub then add the bedding. I did it for years.

The additives to the water works "ok" at best. I wouldn't use it on a auto water system...

I use water bottles and add one 8oz bottle of vanilla to my water jug that I keep out in the shed. It sure saves the walking back and forth:rofl:
7 gallons lasts almost a week and the vanilla does make a difference:gj:

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Originally Posted by suzuki4life

The additives to the water works "ok" at best. I wouldn't use it on a auto water system...

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Why not with an auto water system? Thanks

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Originally Posted by Infirmary

Why not with an auto water system? Thanks

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I wouldnt use the vanilla with a system because it leaves behind residue, almost like a brown skin but it takes some time.

it leaves residue as said and it attracts and fuels bacteria growth. That includes the usage of vanilla.

Thanks guys some great replies Im going to put it on the bottom of the tub for now. Im content with what the baking soda is doing but i may try the vanilla technique also. I have heard that food makes a difference also i have read that using dog food gives a worse smell than food ment for rats.

Personally, if I can smell ammonia, I know I should have cleaned the tubs long ago...

I can smell ammonia sometimes if I stick my head like, RIGHT over top of the pee corner and inhale deeply, but other than that I don't really let it get to a point of the ammonia being a problem whatsoever